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Google’s new online virtual world program “Lively” is causing a bit of a stir for some users. It seems it has become a tad too lively in some of it’s rooms. Apparently there have been some “sex rooms” created in the virtual world, and a few users are complaining. Complaints… Continue Reading »

Net giant Google just revealed their plans to release their version of living in a virtual world with the online 3D social arena “Lively.”  Unlike the program “Second Life”, Lively allows users to enter “their world” via IE or Firefox after the initial download and installation of the program. You… Continue Reading »

Gamertell’s Pulkit Chandna is reporting that Alienware has again pushed the envelope, producing one of the most powerful notebooks known to us Homo sapiens. The Area 51 m17x notebook is Alienware’s newest addition to its lineup and it surely will make its owner the subject of very pleasant geeky envy.… Continue Reading »

Our sister site Gamertell has spotted an interesting freebie at Target retail stores. The chain is putting out a Speed Racer-themed gift card that comes with a 60+ MB USB 2.0 Flash drive built right in. It is one of those gift cards you fill with money to give to… Continue Reading »

Nokia has finally launched its N-Gage gaming service with high hopes of revitalizing the ailing mobile gaming market. (And possibly earn a few more bucks?) Although an official announcement will be made on Monday, the N-Gage blog took one step in advance and informed the loyal N-Gage followers who were… Continue Reading »

Product: Ultra m998 ATX mid-tower PC case Price: $199.99 Rating: 8/10 Pros: A lot of room to work, very sturdy construction, finished interior and incorporated power plugs. Cons: Unclear instruction manual and a few crucial difficult-to-reach screws and non-existent “tabs.” Overall: Great for anyone looking to piece together a rig… Continue Reading »

Its never a nice post when its related to someone passing away, but sometimes its nice to celebrate a little bit of what that person may have accomplished. In this instance the “father of the role-playing game” Gary Gygax who was the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons has passed away.… Continue Reading »

Phil Harrison, the president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios will be leaving his current position as of February 29, 2008. The news comes via an announcement from Sony, however no details were given as to why he is stepping down, there is speculation that he has become a victim… Continue Reading »

Toshiba has introduced the latest and the meanest version of its flagship gaming notebook series. The Satellite X205-SLi has a cogent Penryn at its heart backed by NVIDIA’s SLI graphics, which will combine to give you the crispiest gaming experience imaginable. The X205-SLi’s processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo… Continue Reading »

Imagine if your TV was strong enough to withstand any Wii-mote strikes, you could then indulge in your favorite Wii games wholeheartedly without worrying about accidentally damaging your expensive TV. Panasonic has unveiled a new line of Wii-proof plasma TVs at its HD Networking Conference in Valencia, Spain. Panasonic claims… Continue Reading »